Nurses Suspend Nationwide Strike After Talks With FG
The National Association of Nigerian Nurses and Midwives has suspended its seven-day nationwide warning strike.
The decision was taken during a virtual emergency meeting of the National Executive Council on Saturday.
The council reviewed recent engagements with the Federal Government before calling off the strike.
Soludo Questions Politicians Promising One-Term Rule
Governor Chukwuma Soludo of Anambra State says politicians pledging to serve only one term in office should undergo psychiatric examination. He made the statement on Saturday during a rally in Anambra South in support of his re-election bid.
Soludo argued that the Nigerian Constitution allows two terms for elected officials, describing one-term pledges as illogical.
Katsina Emirate Appoints Hadi Sirika, Others As District Heads
The Katsina Emirate Council has appointed former Aviation Minister, Senator Hadi Sirika, Umar Radda, the son of Governor Dikko Radda, and four others as District Heads.
A statement issued by the Secretary to the Emirate, Alhaji Bello Ifo, on Saturday in Katsina, confirmed the appointments.
Gbajabiamila Urges North To Back Tinubu
Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila, has called on northern political leaders to support President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
Speaking at the 2025 Dialogue Session of the Northern Caucus of the National Forum of Former Legislators in Abuja, Gbajabiamila praised Tinubu’s track record and commitment to unity, saying it deserves unwavering support.
El-Rufai Rallies Opposition To Unseat APC In 2027
Former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has urged Nigerians to unite to remove the All Progressives Congress from power in 2027.
Speaking in Sokoto on Saturday as part of his grassroots mobilisation campaign, El-Rufai warned that the country’s prospects would be endangered if the APC retained power.
Army Denies Demolition Of Civilian Properties In Jaji
The Nigerian Army has dismissed reports of the demolition of civilian properties in Jaji Military Cantonment, Kaduna State.
Authorities also announced the dismantling of drug cartels and the arrest of suspected dealers in communities around the cantonment, later handed over to the NDLEA for prosecution.
NAFDAC Seizes Counterfeit, Expired Goods Worth ₦1.5bn
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) on Saturday confiscated banned, expired, and unregistered items valued at over ₦1.5 billion.
The operation, carried out at the cosmetics section of Lagos Trade Fair Market, also intercepted a truckload of counterfeit regulated products.
Zulum Allays Fears Over Rising Water Level At Alau Dam
Governor Babagana Zulum of Borno State has assured residents that the rising water level at Alau Dam poses no imminent threat.
Speaking on Saturday after inspecting reconstruction work at the dam near Maiduguri, Zulum acknowledged public fears but said devastating flooding was not anticipated.
Minister Seeks Calm Over Badegi FM Suspension
The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Alhaji Mohammed Idris, has appealed for calm following the suspension of Badegi FM in Minna, Niger State.
In a statement by his media aide, Malam Rabiu Ibrahim, on Saturday, the minister urged stakeholders to remain patient as the issue is being addressed.
NEMA: Women, Children Worst-Hit In 2025 Floods
The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has reported that women and children are the most affected victims of flooding in 19 states this year.
Its data dashboard showed that Imo, Rivers, Abia, Borno, and Kaduna are the five states with the highest number of victims.
Petrol Price Surges Again As Stations Adjust Rates
Major filling stations in Nigeria have hiked the pump price of petrol. Empire Energy and Ranoil in Abuja raised prices to ₦935 and ₦970 per litre on Saturday, up from ₦905 and ₦900 the previous night.
The Independent Petroleum Marketers Association blamed the rise on higher ex-depot prices linked to exchange rates and crude oil costs. NNPC and other stations still sell between ₦885 and ₦890.
Tinubu Govt Blocked CJTF From Capturing Bandit Leader Turji – Shinkafi
Security expert Sani Shinkafi has accused the Tinubu administration of preventing the Civilian Joint Security Task Force from capturing notorious bandit leader Bello Turji in Zamfara.
Speaking on Channels Television, Shinkafi alleged that a planned operation in Shinkafi Local Government was halted despite local chiefs mobilising CJTF and CPG operatives.
IHRC Urges Tinubu To Grant Presidential Pardon To Abba Kyari
The International Human Rights Commission (IHRC) has appealed to President Bola Tinubu to pardon suspended DCP Abba Kyari.
In a statement Friday, its Head of Diplomatic Mission, Duru Hezekiah, said insecurity levels necessitate such a pardon, though it reaffirmed respect for ongoing judicial proceedings.
ADC Warns APC Against Underestimating Opposition Strength
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has cautioned the All Progressives Congress against underrating its growing influence.
Spokesperson Bolaji Abdullahi told Punch that the ADC is focused on building a stronger Nigeria, insisting the opposition coalition remains underestimated at the APC’s peril.
Retaining APC Beyond 2027 Would Doom Nigeria – El-Rufai
Nasir El-Rufai has intensified opposition mobilisation in Sokoto, warning that Nigeria would face greater hardship if the APC remained in power after 2027.
He described the ruling party as “clannish and visionless” and urged citizens to support the ADC-led coalition to rescue the country.
Dele Momodu: Atiku Has Never Introduced Violence To Politics
Media mogul Dele Momodu has hailed Atiku Abubakar as a model democrat.
Writing on Facebook, Momodu recalled Atiku’s decision to step down for MKO Abiola in 1993, saying Atiku has since played politics ethically, without thuggery, despite multiple presidential runs.
ADC Factional Chairman Denies Resignation Letter
Hon. Nafiu Bala, factional acting chairman of the ADC, has denied resigning from his post, dismissing a viral resignation letter as fake.
In a statement Friday, Bala described the document as the handiwork of “mischievous elements” bent on sowing confusion within the party.
No PDP Left In Kano – NNPP Chairman Declares
Hashim Dungurawa, NNPP chairman in Kano State, has declared the Peoples Democratic Party politically dead in the state.
Speaking to journalists, he cited the defection of Atiku Abubakar and Ifeanyi Okowa to other platforms as proof, insisting Kano now belongs only to NNPP and the Kwankwasiyya movement.
Celebrity Auto Dealer IVD Arrested At Airport
Nigerian celebrity auto dealer Ikechukwu Ogbonna, popularly known as IVD, was arrested Friday at the airport while attempting to travel to Qatar.
Investigative journalist Stella Dimoko Korkus reported that his arrest is linked to a domestic violence case involving his late wife Bimbo. He is expected to be charged in court on Monday.
Osimhen Joins List Of Africa’s Top-Paid Footballers In 2025
Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen has become one of Africa’s highest-paid players after his €75 million move to Galatasaray.
According to Capology, Osimhen will earn €25 million annually, or about €512,885 weekly, surpassing Mohamed Salah on the continent’s wage rankings.